AEW Rampage Outcomes: Winners, Grades, Response and Highlights from February 3
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Friday’s lineup.AEW
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s protection and recap of AEW Rampage on February 3.
Two former Ring of Honor champions had been in motion in opposition to one another this week when Christopher Daniels battled Rush.
Saraya and Toni Storm competed in a tag crew match, Swerve Strickland took on Brian Pillman Jr., and Ethan Web page teamed up with Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy to face Kenny Omega and The Younger Bucks.
Let’s check out every thing that occurred on Friday’s present.
The Elite vs. The Agency (Trios Titles)
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The Elite and The Agency.AEW
Nick Jackson and Kassidy started for his or her groups on this Trios Championship match between The Elite and The Agency.
Hardy and Omega later squared off and had a pleasant alternate of counters for a few of their signature strikes. Hardy was establishing for a moonsault when Web page took out Omega for him. All Ego lived as much as his identify by solely caring about stealing everyone else’s glory.
Whereas this match undoubtedly had some double and triple-team moments, it did not devolve into chaos the best way trios matches normally do in AEW. We truly noticed folks obeying the ref and making clear tags for probably the most half.
The match began off comparatively tame however elevated in depth as time went on. Kassidy got here near successful towards the top, however The BTE Set off in the end put him away to offer The Elite the win.
This was a enjoyable opener with some inventive spots and storytelling. It may not be probably the most memorable trios match, however the crowd undoubtedly cherished it.
Winners: The Elite
Grade: B
Notable Moments and Observations
- Not having The Elite’s entrance on TV looks like an oversight contemplating how standard their music is.
- The double-team hurricanrana spot from the Bucks regarded nice.
- Hardy nonetheless makes the Facet Impact look good each single time he hits it.
- Hardy refusing to interrupt too many guidelines however nonetheless making an attempt to win for his crew is a enjoyable element of this story. It is not so simple as Hardy making an attempt to sabotage his crew as a result of he’s sad.
Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Swerve Strickland
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Swerve Strickland and Brian Pillman Jr.AEW
Swerve and Pillman had been up subsequent and had an brisk alternate to get issues going. Each males are fast on their toes, however they nonetheless make each transfer look good.
Surprisingly, Pillman gained the higher hand because the present reduce to a business. Swerve’s associates tried to get their palms on him, however the former Varsity Blonde was too fast for them.
Nevertheless, Swerve’s viciousness and expertise allowed him to show issues round comparatively shortly. He started to choose aside Pillman’s knee, and Parker Boudreaux helped him capitalize on that by taking out Pillman’s legs whereas the ref was distracted. This allowed Swerve to hit his double stomp finisher for the win.
This is likely one of the higher matches Pillman has had in fairly a while. It wasn’t overly lengthy, however it nonetheless allowed each males to have a while to shine. Everybody did their job completely. Dustin Rhodes saved Pillman from a post-match beatdown.
Winner: Swerve Strickland
Grade: B-
Notable Moments and Observations
- Pillman’s mullet is fairly epic, however it would possibly maintain him again in his profession as a result of it makes him an excessive amount of like his dad, which is clearly his intention.
- The way in which Swerve does issues so effortlessly is actually one thing to behold. He makes each transfer appear to be it is second nature to him.
- Swerve hit a stiff proper hand, and you can truly hear the impression on TV. All of his strikes at all times have a pop to them.
Saraya and Toni Storm vs. Renegade Twins
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Saraya and Toni Storm.AEW
Charlette and Robyn Renegade made one other look on AEW tv this week in a tag crew match in opposition to Saraya and Storm.
Regardless of Robyn making an attempt to place up a struggle early on, Storm and Saraya simply dominated the match and ended up successful with out giving up a lot offense to the Renegade Twins.
This may not have been very lengthy, however it wasn’t fairly the squash match we now have grown accustomed to on Rampage each week. The Renegades weren’t capable of do a lot, however they survived longer than anticipated.
The winners spray painted an enormous letter L on every of their fallen opponents to finish the phase.
Winners: Storm and Saraya
Grade: C+
Notable Moments and Observations
- There’s something that does not work about Storm being a heel. She is just too likable and does not seem convincing together with her imply face.
- The hip assault Storm hit to ship Robyn off the apron was executed completely. Robyn bought it effectively.
- Storm has a type of finishers that appears good generally, however it’s simple to screw up if her opponent does not take the transfer correctly.
Rush vs. Christopher Daniels
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Rush and Christopher Daniels.AEW
The primary occasion of the night noticed Daniels struggle Rush in a battle of former ROH world champions.
They felt evenly matched for probably the most half, so it took till the business break for both competitor to realize a transparent benefit. Daniels hit a fantastic suicide dive, however interference from Preston Vance allowed Rush to take management.
As quickly as the previous member of The Darkish Order bought concerned, it began to go downhill a bit. They relied slightly an excessive amount of on exterior interference, which solely made the referee look extra gullible.
The Fallen Angel had a late-match comeback after avoiding Vance and Jose’s assaults, however he might solely struggle the numbers recreation for therefore lengthy earlier than it turned an excessive amount of for him.
Rush blocked the Greatest Moonsault Ever together with his knees and hit a working dropkick within the nook to attain the win. This was a aggressive match between two expert performers, however the antics at ringside took away from the standard a bit.
Winner: Rush
Grade: C+
Notable Moments and Observations
- Jose looks like probably the most inconsequential supervisor in AEW. His crew simply does not want him anymore. At the least he caught Rush’s jacket when he threw it out of the ring.
- They appear to have achieved away with the split-screen pre-match interview however nonetheless have Mark Henry say his line each week.
- Daniels at all times has nice gear. His ring jacket was particularly cool this week.
- It is at all times form of humorous when opponents have ring gear that appears like they coordinated earlier than the match. Too many individuals use pink and black as the primary colours of their gear today.
- Slapping a person with a wad of money in your hand is a daring transfer.
